title: Projective identification in general psychiatry.
abstract: Projective identification is a psychoanalytic concept encompassing functions of defence and communication. It is invaluable in a variety of settings in general psychiatry, including patient assessment, ward management and work with families.
authors.affiliation: Adelaide Children's Hospital, South Australia.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jureidini
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011385:Projection; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*